Experts issue warning for popular sex position that escort says is the most requested by men

Experts are raising the alarm about the sex positions that could injure you, which includes one many likely wouldn't expect.

While you wouldn't normally think of getting down and dirty as a high-risk activity, more than six in 10 people have sustained an injury during sex, according to a study published by Superdrug online doctor, which used data from more than 1,000 people across the US and Europe.

Possible injuries include - and yes, you may well wince at some of these - penile fractures, tears to the sensitive tissue around the vagina and anus, objects stuck in intimate places and more mundane injuries like pulled muscles and carpet burn.

Superdrug found that most injuries happened due to rough sex (33 percent of injuries for men, 37 percent for women), but simply getting a little carried away and overexerting yourself was also to blame (19 percent of male injuries, 10 percent female).

If this all has you considering a life of monkish abstinence, there are certain positions which are higher risk.

Can you guess which one? (Getty Stock Image)

The most common positions that lead to injury

For women, doggy style was the most common source of injuries (20 percent), which for some unlucky lovers resulted in vaginal tearing, bruised body parts and back pain.

Missionary contributed to 16 percent of cases for women, and was to blame for a sore vagina, cramped muscles and sprained body parts. It was the most treacherous position for men, making up 19 percent of cases.

Doggy style was the second most likely to have painful consequences for guys (16 percent), while getting busy standing up came in at number three (eight percent).

Meanwhile, cowgirl was linked to problems for both men and women, accounting for eight percent of male injuries and six percent of those reported by women.

Guys, take note that reverse cowgirl was the most likely position to result in a broken penis - 25 percent of those with penile fractures were enjoying lovemaking in this position.

It's important to be mindful of sex positions when it comes to potentially getting hurt (Getty Stock Image)

The safest sex positions for both men and women were spooning, tabletop sex and kneeling wheelbarrow - but you can't help but wonder if that's just because they're less popular.

When it comes to injuries during sex, the areas most at risk tend to be the most intimate. For men, 38 percent of reported issues involved the penis. Women faced an even greater likelihood of genital injury, with over half of their cases affecting the vaginal area.

Why is missionary a higher risk sex position and what can you do to prevent injury?

Speaking to The Sun, sex expert and educator Scotty Unfamous explained of missionary: “Although it’s one of the most popular positions for sex, this fan favourite is the most common way that intimate injuries occur, as it can cause some wear and tear to your joints.

“If you experience discomfort from how you are positioned during missionary sex, try incorporating cushions or a rolled-up towel/blanket to provide some support where you need it most, like under your hips, knees, back or shoulders.”

This sex position has caused injuries (Getty Stock Image)

However, escort Lilith Lodge says missionary is the most requested position from her clients.

“Most clients are very basic and standard in what they want,” she told Metro. “It's not super common, definitely not a weekly event, to have clients ask for something outside of what I feel is 'normal'. It's pretty much just missionary.”

Lodge has also discussed the issue she says she often sees in the bedroom.

The Brisbane-based escort recently uploaded a YouTube video discussing her experiences and insisted that while many men can experience some issues in the bedroom at some point in their life, if it is a repeated issue, it should be something you get help for.

Lodge was speaking about none other than erectile dysfunction, a topic which impacts millions of men, but still carries with it an embarrassing stigma.

Lodge noted that this issue is something that she frequently encounters with clients and is something she encourages them to get medical advice on rather than ignore or avoid the issue.